Uttarakhand Green India Mission: ₹559 Crore Plan to Boost Jobs by 2031

Dehradun: Uttarakhand is prioritising employment generation and livelihood development under the Green India Mission, with an estimated financial requirement of ₹559.16 crore for the plan up to 2031.

Principal Secretary Forest and Environment R.K. Sudhanshu issued the directions during the 7th State-Level Executive Committee meeting of the State Forest Development Agency (SFDA) at the Secretariat on Wednesday.

He directed officials to prepare a detailed action plan focusing on livelihood opportunities for local communities and promote sea buckthorn plantation in Van Panchayats.

Officials said the SFDA is implementing the Green India Mission, Nagar Van Yojana and School Nursery Scheme. Annual operational plans worth ₹31.45 crore have been submitted to the Centre, excluding new GIM projects. Livelihood initiatives will be undertaken after approval and release of funds.

Himalayan Live Bureau